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Senator John Hoffman returned to the Minnesota Senate on Feb. 17, 2026, after surviving a June 2025 shooting that killed Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Senator John Hoffman returned to the Minnesota State Senate on February 17, 2026, for the first time since surviving a June 2025 shooting that left him and his wife wounded.
He delivered a heartfelt speech honoring the memory of slain House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, recalling the trauma of the attack and the role of his daughter’s 911 call in saving lives.
Accompanied by Capitol security and troopers who protected his family, Hoffman received a standing ovation and urged lawmakers to lead with resilience, humility, and unity in the face of violence.
His return symbolized both personal recovery and a commitment to democracy.
El senador John Hoffman regresó al Senado de Minnesota el 17 de febrero de 2026, después de sobrevivir a un tiroteo en junio de 2025 que mató a la portavoz Emerita Melissa Hortman.